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 2009-04-23 6:48 PM in reply to: #2070143 |
Regular  98 |  Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSEDYou couldn't have done this last week when i busted out a 70 mile group ride, could you. Well, this week, no group ride, but I'm riding tomorrow morning, and ill definitely do at least 20. |
| 2009-04-23 11:09 PM in reply to: #2070143 |
Veteran 260  Hong Kong | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED Ok, I drove an hour (one way) to Hilton Head and back and finally after four looooong days of waiting and got my pedals, clips and shoes!!! |
| 2009-04-24 12:20 AM in reply to: #2070143 |
Regular 87 Vancouver | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED Okay--I ran a 10 mile in 1:30 tonight. I could have run 15 with my lungs, but my hips and knees could not have made one more mile. It was slow, but I made it without walking. My pace was good for about 7, and then it was as David said--mind over matter. This is weird but I won a high school state baseball championship, made the UW Husky baseball team and went to the state playoffs in football all 4 of my high school years. But this felt like my greatest accomplishment athletically ever. This took more work and dedication than any of the other stuff. Let's just say I won't be riding tomorrow. I might not be walking. But I feel great mentally. I'll try for a 40 mile ride on Sunday if I can. |
| 2009-04-24 4:26 AM in reply to: #2070143 |
Expert 1068 , District of Columbia | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED Suddenly, I'm thinking my commitment to do 20 is feeble compared to the rest of you... |
| 2009-04-24 8:01 AM in reply to: #2107182 |
Veteran 260 Hong Kong | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED Congrats and enjoy!!! Keep going hard!! |
| 2009-04-24 9:12 AM in reply to: #2070143 |
| Member 49 | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED 9.7 miles. Rode to work this morning. Going to take another route to make it an even 20 on the day heading home. |
| 2009-04-24 11:21 AM in reply to: #2070143 |
Regular 98 | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED 26.24 this morning. And a little bit of a rant here, but Chicago has a really nice multi-purpose path that goes along the lake. Inside the city, its really the only place for any long distance biking. Of course, during the winter, the path gets a little beat up, totally understandable. A month ago, they tore up some huge sections of the path, just ripped the top concrete layer right off, like they do with roads sometimes. Well, if yove ever driven over a stretch of road that hasn't been repaved yet, you know your car feels like your in the old west, bouncing over all the ruts and divots and ugliness. Imagine going over that on a bike. It's been like that for a month, with no signs of any repaving soon. And today, going through there, I heard a noise, and realize my back wheel is so beat up, its rubbing against my brake. So i had to stop and readjust it, but I could tell it was seriously warped. So now I'm calling the city Alderman to complain, and I have to call Performance Bike and ask about wheels. I thought I was done buying bike stuff for the year, but apparently not. Ugh. |
| 2009-04-24 11:49 AM in reply to: #2070143 |
| Member 49 | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED Was it that stretch just south of north ave beach, heading into the S curve? It's brutal. I haven't gone past north ave for a month, at least. I just loop between Hollywood and north ave, but it's a pain to get any real mileage in. |
| 2009-04-24 5:52 PM in reply to: #2070143 |
Extreme Veteran 458 Montreal | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED 24.9 miles today.  |
| 2009-04-24 5:58 PM in reply to: #2070143 |
| Member 49 | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED |
| 2009-04-24 7:18 PM in reply to: #2070143 |
Veteran 260 Hong Kong | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED Knee still sored, but got better after warming up. 5 mi run steady pace. Shooting for 20 mi bike tomorrow. |
| 2009-04-25 5:42 AM in reply to: #2108885 |
Expert 1068 , District of Columbia | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED casaubon - 2009-04-24 6:58 PM And another 10.3 on the way home. So far we've got a total of 81.6. Add my 7.97 from yesterday evening. Man, it felt great to be outside. I really love biking. Makes me feel like I'm 12 again. 89.57 so far. |
| 2009-04-25 5:44 AM in reply to: #2108979 |
Expert 1068 , District of Columbia | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED boxer - 2009-04-24 8:18 PM Knee still sored, but got better after warming up. 5 mi run steady pace. Shooting for 20 mi bike tomorrow. That's how my left knee is, too. I always run slow -- too slow it feels some days -- during the first mile just to check out how it's feeling. |
| 2009-04-25 7:52 PM in reply to: #2070143 |
| 17 | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED My contribution today... 27.2. Hit a pothole at mile 22 and spent the next coupla miles trying to decide if my front tire was slowly deflating. It was. Stopped at mile 25 or so and contemplated calling my wife for a ride home, but I really wanted to get in a couple extra miles FOR THE TEAM!!!! (you guys ) So I stopped and pumped it up a few times in the home stretch.I think 25 is about my limit... I'm beat! Jerry |
| 2009-04-25 8:50 PM in reply to: #2070143 |
Veteran 260 Hong Kong | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED Tomorrow morning joining a group of road bikers, I think I am just hours from learning my limit .................. ouch, something tells me it's going to hurt!!!!! I just got my bike a week ago. |
| 2009-04-26 12:14 PM in reply to: #2070143 |
Veteran 260 Hong Kong | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED 18.8 miles (bike), felt great! |
| 2009-04-26 12:26 PM in reply to: #2070143 |
Extreme Veteran 458 Montreal | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED I've done 50 miles today. |
| 2009-04-26 3:20 PM in reply to: #2110981 |
Expert 1068 , District of Columbia | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED krystyna47 - 2009-04-26 1:26 PM I've done 50 miles today. 50 miles? You win the cool smiley face!  |
| 2009-04-26 3:21 PM in reply to: #2070143 |
Expert 1068 , District of Columbia | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED |
| 2009-04-26 4:12 PM in reply to: #2070143 |
Veteran 260 Hong Kong | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED David, Got a few questions regarding swim training - Do you recommend training in open water (ocean/lake/river) - What's a good technique for training in the ocean? - How long should be these sessions? - Finally, should I get a wetsuit or is that something I can skip for now? Thanks PS: Question open for anybody willing to help this rockie......... Edited by boxer 2009-04-26 4:13 PM |
| 2009-04-26 5:00 PM in reply to: #2111194 |
Extreme Veteran 458 Montreal | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED boxer - 2009-04-26 5:12 PM David, Got a few questions regarding swim training - Do you recommend training in open water (ocean/lake/river) - What's a good technique for training in the ocean? - How long should be these sessions? - Finally, should I get a wetsuit or is that something I can skip for now? Thanks PS: Question open for anybody willing to help this rockie......... I think you only need a wetsuit if your water is really cold (which is why I got mine). I do know that in warmer areas, people wear the sleeveless wetsuits for buoyancy, but I'd imagine that only helps shave off seconds. If the temperature is right, I would just jump right in!! Make sure you've got a fellow swimmer or someone in a canoe/kayak watching out for you. Solo swims are dangerous, especially in open water! I hope that helps... |
| 2009-04-26 7:12 PM in reply to: #2070143 |
Regular 87 Vancouver | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED You East coasters are probably in bed, but your West coast teammate finally did his ride. I did 40 miles. So we're 245.57. Krystyna's 50 inspired me; I was going to go for 50 miles, too. But, I couldn't sit on my seat another 5 minutes so I quit at 40. I was done at 36, but pushed it to 40. I'm sore all over. Maybe we can get 300 next weekend? I think I'm going to try a brick next weekend. Have a great week everyone. Greg Edited by gplitt 2009-04-26 7:14 PM |
| 2009-04-26 9:09 PM in reply to: #2070143 |
Veteran 260 Hong Kong | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED Thanks a lot Kristyna. Yeah, the solo swim freaks me out just to think about it! I'm sure all I'll be thinking about is "Jaws" !!! I like the comfort of my swiming pool, but I'm a bit concerned because most races are on some sort of open water. I'll do some research around here and try to find a group that swims somewhere other than a pool. Rivers and lakes around here are know for gators.................. oh well, all for the love to the sport!!! I guess water temp is getting up there around here, so I'll wait for that wetsuit a bit longer. I'm jealous about your 50 miles!!!! ................... some day....... soon I hope! |
| 2009-04-26 11:32 PM in reply to: #2111457 |
Extreme Veteran 458 Montreal | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED gplitt - 2009-04-26 8:12 PM You East coasters are probably in bed, but your West coast teammate finally did his ride. I did 40 miles. So we're 245.57. Krystyna's 50 inspired me; I was going to go for 50 miles, too. But, I couldn't sit on my seat another 5 minutes so I quit at 40. I was done at 36, but pushed it to 40. I'm sore all over. Maybe we can get 300 next weekend? I think I'm going to try a brick next weekend. Have a great week everyone. Greg YES! We made our 200 mile mark!! Congratulations and high five, team! I say our next challenge is a swim-focused one! |
| 2009-04-28 3:29 AM in reply to: #2111971 |
Expert 1068 , District of Columbia | Subject: RE: Prof40's group CLOSED krystyna47 - 2009-04-27 12:32 AM gplitt - 2009-04-26 8:12 PM You East coasters are probably in bed, but your West coast teammate finally did his ride. I did 40 miles. So we're 245.57. Krystyna's 50 inspired me; I was going to go for 50 miles, too. But, I couldn't sit on my seat another 5 minutes so I quit at 40. I was done at 36, but pushed it to 40. I'm sore all over. Maybe we can get 300 next weekend? I think I'm going to try a brick next weekend. Have a great week everyone. Greg YES! We made our 200 mile mark!! Congratulations and high five, team! I say our next challenge is a swim-focused one! Funny you should mention that, Krystyna, as I was going to reward your awesome effort with the right to choose the next challenge. What do you have in mind? Let us know by Thursday so we can plan our weekends! |
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